Tahiba Rafiq
Hounslow,Middlesex
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in hands-on learning implementation and special education needs. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective lesson planning and behaviour management. Strong communication proficiency facilitates successful parent-teacher collaboration, while safeguarding policy knowledge ensures a secure learning environment. Committed to fostering academic growth through formative assessment and pedagogical expertise, with a focus on continuous professional development.
Ambitious student seeks opportunity to motivate and enthuse students for improved attainment and aspirations. Transforms subject knowledge and passion into relevant, understandable lessons for increased comprehension. Adaptable and proactive to meet changing job and environment demands.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Science teacher
The Green School Trust
Isleworth, Hounslow
07.2024 - Current
- Developed differentiated instruction methods to enhance learning experiences and accommodate diverse student needs and abilities.
- Established strong relationships with parents during parent-teacher meetings, promoting an open line of communication regarding student progress.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity and promoted mutual respect amongst students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear behaviour expectations.
- Prepared engaging lesson plans for effective teaching.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Took classes and attended workshops to improve knowledge and skills and discover new methods of delivering content.
Trainee teacher
Waldegrave Training Alliance
Twickenham, Middlesex
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced understanding in pupils, utilising diverse teaching methods.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain discipline and focus.
- Delivered lessons according to school curriculum guidelines; ensured consistency in teaching standards across all classrooms.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
UK Border Force
Home Office
Hounslow, Middlesex
10.2003 - 01.2016
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Laboratory technician
St George's Hospital Medical School
Wandsworth, Surrey
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Streamlined sample collection procedures which helped in efficient testing processes.
- Managed and organised inventory to ensure constant availability of necessary supplies.
- Adhered strictly to quality control standards for reliable test outcomes.
- Ensured safety protocols were strictly followed to maintain a secure working environment.
- Increased laboratory efficiency by conducting routine lab tests on various samples.
- Assisted senior scientists in complex experiments, contributing significantly towards breakthroughs.
Laboratory technician
University College London
Bloomsbury, Camden
03.2001 - 02.2002
- Assisted senior scientists in complex experiments, contributing significantly towards breakthroughs.
- Ensured safety protocols were strictly followed to maintain a secure working environment.
- Performed precise measurements using advanced tools which improved accuracy of results.
- Streamlined sample collection procedures which helped in efficient testing processes.
- Prepared laboratory specimens and samples for efficient, accurate testing processes.
Laboratory Scientific Officer
Imperial College School of Medicine
South Kensington, Greater London
10.1999 - 01.2001
- Produced detailed reports by thoroughly analysing scientific data.
- Implemented effective quality control measures with meticulous attention to detail.
- Guaranteed timely delivery of research outcomes by managing tasks effectively within set deadlines.
- Maintained high standards of safety in the lab to prevent accidents and injuries.
Research technician
Imperial College School of Medicine
South Kensington, Greater London
10.1998 - 03.1999
- Assisted senior researchers in project design to achieve research goals.
- Delivered accurate results by conducting detailed laboratory tests.
- Documented all experimental procedures meticulously, aiding replication of experiments.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Supported senior management with the creation and enhancement of continuous improvement procedures.
Education
QTS with PGCE - Education and Teaching
Roehampton University
London 09.2023 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Immunology
Imperial College London
London 09.1997 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry with Microbiology
Queen Mary and Westfield College
London 09.1994 - 06.1997
BTEC Level 3 Advanced DIploma - Enforcement Detection
Home Office
London 01.2007 - 01.2008
A-Levels - Sociology
Nabwood Grammar School
Bingley, Bradford 09.1992 - 07.1994
A-Levels - Biology
Nabwood Grammar School
Bingley, Bradford 09.1992 - 07.1994
A-Levels - Chemistry
Nabwood Grammar School
Bingley, Bradford 09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs - English Language
Nabwood Grammar School
Bingley, Bradford 09.1989 - 07.1992
GCSEs - Maths
Nabwood Grammar School
Bingley, Bradford 09.1989 - 07.1992
Skills
- Hands-On learning implementation
- Special education needs experience
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Pedagogical expertise
- Lesson planning
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Student engagement techniques
- Formative assessment
- Excellent organisation
- Communication proficiency
- Subject knowledge
- Behaviour management
Languages
Punjabi
Native
Urdu
Native
Affiliations
- Regular member of gym
- Cooking
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Science teacher
The Green School Trust
07.2024 - Current
Trainee teacher
Waldegrave Training Alliance
09.2023 - 07.2024
QTS with PGCE - Education and Teaching
Roehampton University
09.2023 - 07.2024
BTEC Level 3 Advanced DIploma - Enforcement Detection
Home Office
01.2007 - 01.2008
UK Border Force
Home Office
10.2003 - 01.2016
Laboratory technician
St George's Hospital Medical School
09.2002 - 10.2003
Laboratory technician
University College London
03.2001 - 02.2002
Laboratory Scientific Officer
Imperial College School of Medicine
10.1999 - 01.2001
Research technician
Imperial College School of Medicine
10.1998 - 03.1999
Master of Science - Immunology
Imperial College London
09.1997 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry with Microbiology
Queen Mary and Westfield College
09.1994 - 06.1997
A-Levels - Sociology
Nabwood Grammar School
09.1992 - 07.1994
A-Levels - Biology
Nabwood Grammar School
09.1992 - 07.1994
A-Levels - Chemistry
Nabwood Grammar School
09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs - English Language
Nabwood Grammar School
09.1989 - 07.1992
GCSEs - Maths
Nabwood Grammar School
09.1989 - 07.1992